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Welcome to the
Humane Society of McDonough County!
A Local Non-Profit Organization
News, Information, and Links found on this page (updated August 30, 2010 ) ...
The purpose of this Society is the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, and the extension of humane education.
It is the policy of the Society: to seek humane care and treatment for all animals needing protection in the area served by the Society; to seek to return lost animals to their owners; to seek suitable homes for animals without owners and to provide education on the humane treatment of animals.

The Society shall maintain accepted minimum standards which shall be representative of those prescribed by recognized humane organizations, such as the Humane Society of the United States.

 

 

 

Humane Society of McDonough County Raffle!

The drawing for two Signed NFL Jersey was held at Pet Wash on Saturday, July 24,
and the winners are:

Brett Murphy, winning ticket #1116
Brett Favre #4, Minnesota Vikings
(Professionally framed by Art City)

Jim Goddard, winning ticket #5182
Jason Witten #82, Dallas Cowboys


Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets and
supported Medical Treatment for Shelter Animals


FavreJersey

Brett Favre #4, Minnesota Vikings
(Professionally framed by Art City)

Close-up of Brett Favre Signature below:

WittenJersey

Jason Witten #82, Dallas Cowboys

Close-up of Jason Witten Signature below:

FavreSignature
WittenSignature

 

 

 

Featured Shelter Animals:

Although the HSMC works diligently to promote adoption of the animals available at the
McDonough County Animal Shelter,
the facility itself operates on County funds and is staffed by employees through County dollars. 
The HSMC does not have independent access to the shelter nor the authority to arrange adoptions. 


To view more adoptable pets, go to the McDonough County Animal Shelter website!

HickoryDickory Sekhmet

"Hickory, Dickory, Dock and Ding"
Beautiful black kittens, one long-haired, all males.
Can you give them a forever home?

"Sekhmet"
is a handsome Siamese mix, 1 year old house cat.
Released, originally puchased from Petland!



If you are interested in adopting this or any animal,
please email the
McDonough County Animal Shelter
or call 309-837-2989
Click here to view the other felines available at the McDonough County Animal Shelter

Flash Sunnie

"Flash"
is a 1 year old brown mix.
Flash was easy to walk and could use some extra affection.

Do you have room for this handsome dog?

"Sunnie"
is a 1 year old German Shepherd female.
A very good dog!

Are you the one to provide a good home?

If you are interested in adopting this or any animal,
please email the
McDonough County Animal Shelter
or call 309-837-2989
Click here to view the other canines available at the McDonough County Animal Shelter

ASPCA Alert:
Pets Suffering from Heatstroke in Parked Cars

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As many parts of the country struggle with recent heat waves, we’ve all seen the disturbing news reports of pets, mostly dogs, dying from heatstroke as a result of being left in parked cars. Just last week, a Bronx, NY, man left his Maltese in his van—with the windows cracked—while he went for a swim at a state park. The temperature inside the van climbed to 140 degrees and despite intervention by park police, the dog didn't survive.
Even on a relatively mild 85-degree day, it takes only 10 minutes for the interior of a car to reach 102 degrees—and within 30 minutes, the inside of the car can be a staggering 120 degrees. Leaving windows open a few inches does not help. Furthermore, when it comes to the body’s ability to cool itself, canine physiology is vastly different from ours. While humans have sweat glands all over our bodies that help regulate our body heat, dogs cool down mostly by panting, which is much less efficient than sweating. In only a short amount of time, a dog with a high body temperature can suffer critical damage to his nervous system, heart, liver and brain.
At least 14 states * and many municipalities have enacted laws to address the problem of animals left in cars in extreme temperatures. Under these laws, police, animal control agents, peace officers and others may be authorized to enter a vehicle by whatever means necessary to remove an animal. “I would recommend that if your state doesn't have a specific law addressing animals left in hot cars that you still call law enforcement, because it may be considered animal cruelty under your state or local laws,” says Jill Buckley, Senior Director of ASPCA Government Relations & Mediation.
If you’re out and about on a hot day and see an animal alone in a car, you should immediately try to find the car’s owner. If you have no luck, or if the owner refuses to act, contact local law enforcement and/or animal control.
“The important thing is to get the dog out of the car, keeping in mind that you shouldn’t put your life in danger, either!” says Buckley, who keeps a few copies of the ASPCA’s Pets in Hot Cars flyer (pdf) in her glovebox to give out when appropriate. Please print and distribute these flyers in your neighborhood to help educate people about the danger of leaving pets in hot cars.

* Illinois is one of the 14 states that has enacted a law, 510 ILCS 70/7.1,  to address this problem: Confine any animal in a motor vehicle in such a manner that places it in a life or health threatening situation by exposure to a prolonged period of extreme heat or cold, without proper ventilation or other protection from such heat or cold. A person convicted of violating this Section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.  A second or subsequent violation is a Class B misdemeanor.  An animal control officer, law enforcement officer, or Department investigator has authority to enter such motor vehicle by any reasonable means under the circumstances after making a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person responsible. 

 

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Thinking of making a Donation? Here are some ideas...

Donate!  Donations of any amount are always appreciated.  You can specify what the donation should be used toward, donate in honor of someone, or a Memorial Gift. A Memorial Gift is a beautiful testimony to the life of a beloved person or pet who has passed on—and the gift of life for animals in need. It can be just the right touch for expressing compassion to someone who has had a loss. Click here for a Donation Form.  

Gift Memberships are a great gift idea for holidays, birthdays or just because.  An HSMC  gift membership is a great way to give a gift that improves the lives of the animals in our community.  Gift memberships include a membership card, an HSMC refrigerator magnet, and a free subscription to the HSMC’s quarterly newsletter ‘Waggin Tales’. Click here for a Gift Membership form.

Become a member or renew your membership! Click here for a membership form.

Become a Business Member! The HSMC offers three business membership levels:
$100 Protector, $250 Guardian, $500 Defender.
2010 Business Memberships include: a certificate of membership, 2 copies of Waggin’ Tales (more upon request), a magnetic business card with the HSMC and the McDonough County Animal Shelter contact information, recognition of your support (on the HSMC website, in the HSMC Newsletter, and any other opportunities), and the knowledge that your business is a core supporter of the HSMC mission to protect and improve the lives of the animals living in our community. Click here for a membership form.

To learn more about what the Humane Society of McDonough County does, read our brochure.

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Please mail Donations to:

Humane Society of McDonough County
PO Box 7
Macomb, IL 61455

 

Cat Vaccines!

 

The Humane Society of McDonough County has set up a flow-through account for anyone wishing to donate money specifically for the purchase of vaccines for the cats at the McDonough County Animal Shelter.

Thank you to everyone who has already donated.
Your efforts have saved many lives.

If you wish to donate to this cause:

Please make checks payable to: Humane Society of McDonough County
Specify in the memo section: 'CAT VACCINES'
Mail to: PO Box 7, Macomb, IL 61455

The HSMC also has a separate fund account set-up for the spay/neuter program.  If you are interested in donating specifically to this program, follow the above instructions but specify in the memo section of your check: ‘SPAY/NEUTER’

 

The HSMC is honored to have the following
Business Members:

All Pets Veterinary Clinic
Animal Medical Center
ClugstonTibbitts Funeral Home
Diamond Den
First Bankers Trust
Magnolia's Restaurant & Catering
No Place Like Home
Purdum Gray Ingledue
State Farm Insurance - Cathy Early

 

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HELP ANIMALS BY COLLECTING PROOF-OF-PURCHASE FROM PET FOOD BAGS AND CANS!
Help the HSMC raise money to pay veterinary bills for injured/ill rescued animals, procure pet food for shelter animals and pets needing food, obtain educational materials and other pet related items.
Please help by clipping the PURINA WEIGHT CIRCLES (sample to left)
from Purina Chow bags
or by clipping UPCs from IAMs/EUKANUBA and PEDIGREE
dry and canned food containers.
You may mail/drop off to 1) the Humane Society - P.O. Box 7 - Macomb, IL 61455
2) the McDonough County Animal Shelter, HWY 67 N & Tower Road, Macomb
3) All Pets, C/O Dr. Blakeley, 722 W. Jackson, Macomb, IL 61455
4) Animal Medical Center, 100 S. Dudley, Macomb, IL 16455.
THANK YOU!!

 

Reporting Abuse or Neglect

What to do when you know an animal is being
abused or neglected:

Notify the Animal Control Officer at the
McDonough County Animal Shelter
as soon as possible;
837-2989, or email mcas@macomb.com
or the McDonough County Sheriff's office, 833-2323.

You may need to check back with the shelter to find out the status of the situation. Also, read our Tips for Reporting Abuse in McDonough County and the
ASPCA's Tips for Determining and Reporting Abuse.

If the situation persists, please contact our Humane Society President.

 

Please, Spay and Neuter your Pets!
According to Alley Cat Allies, more than 70% of all cats brought into our nation's animal pounds and shelters are killed.

The Humane Society of McDonough County pays $35 toward the cost of a regular spay or neuter for animals adopted from the
McDonough County Animal Shelter.
The HSMC has also implemented low income (150% of poverty) spay/neuter assistance program. If you think you might qualify, please send income information to the
Humane Society of McDonough County
PO Box 7
Macomb, IL 61455


 

 

 

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